Holiday Hopes: Young classical guitar player needs a guitar

Luis Rosado-Bermudez, 17, auditioned for Blake High School with a performance of Nirvana's Smells like Teen Spirit when he was 13, played a guitar from a pawn shop. He now uses a school guitar to play classical music "because it's so beautiful," but for Christmas he (and the school) hope donors will help him get a concert-quality guitar. (To hear Luis play, click "Read more.")

To give, call Sandy Rowe at (813) 732-6611; visit hwbsota.org and click on Friends of the Arts; email sandyrowe@tampabay.rr.com; or make out checks to Friends of the Arts, reference "Luis Rosado-Bermudez," and mail to FOTA, 1701 N Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33607.